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Pigmentation On Both Side Of Face, Have A Sensitive Skin. Best Medicine?

im from india...lady old 55, basically fair, when i was 50, pigmentation developed both side of face, looking like patches here and there, i am worried..pls suggest ..and i think i am have senstive skin..so recommend me one without side effects..im used to loreal products. now i am in bahrain . products available in bahrain also ok for me
Thu, 28 Feb 2013
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Hi..thanks for your query

There is a possibility that you have developed Melasma.

This condition is aggravated by UV light sources, sun maximally.

Please wear a sunscreen with broad spectrum like Cetaphil UVA UVB defense during the day time.It is important to use umbrella and reapply the sunscreen 4-6 hourly.

You can use a combination of hydroquinine, mild steroid and Retinoid on the patches at night for 6 weeks. following which you should review for the further line of therapy .Start with 1/2 hour application at night and gradually if you are comfortable with it,increase the application time to overnight.

Melasma is a very chronic recurrent condition.hence I would advise you to start the treatment by visiting a dermatologist soon. There are procedures like chemical peels which can be done to aid in faster resolution and maintenance of the clarity achieved.

Hope this is helpful ...take care!

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Pigmentation On Both Side Of Face, Have A Sensitive Skin. Best Medicine?

Hi..thanks for your query There is a possibility that you have developed Melasma. This condition is aggravated by UV light sources, sun maximally. Please wear a sunscreen with broad spectrum like Cetaphil UVA UVB defense during the day time.It is important to use umbrella and reapply the sunscreen 4-6 hourly. You can use a combination of hydroquinine, mild steroid and Retinoid on the patches at night for 6 weeks. following which you should review for the further line of therapy .Start with 1/2 hour application at night and gradually if you are comfortable with it,increase the application time to overnight. Melasma is a very chronic recurrent condition.hence I would advise you to start the treatment by visiting a dermatologist soon. There are procedures like chemical peels which can be done to aid in faster resolution and maintenance of the clarity achieved. Hope this is helpful ...take care!